MOLECULAR AND METABOLIC BASIS OF MEDICINE

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with first year standing Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2025 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain how and why metabolism is altered in response to perturbations such as nutrient deprivation, stress, hormonal imbalance, or effectively any other pathological condition that a veterinarian might encounter. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Apply molecular biology and genetics to elucidate the molecular basis of disease. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate understanding of current and potential uses of biotechnology in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Illustrate molecular/biochemical mechanisms of commonly used drugs. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply scientific principles underlying veterinary medicine and recognize the importance of research in advancing the profession. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Utilize effective communication, demonstrate sound problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and apply evidence-based decision-making. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain how and why metabolism is altered in response to perturbations such as nutrient deprivation, stress, hormonal imbalance, or effectively any other pathological condition that a veterinarian might encounter. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Apply molecular biology and genetics to elucidate the molecular basis of disease. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate understanding of current and potential uses of biotechnology in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Illustrate molecular/biochemical mechanisms of commonly used drugs. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Apply scientific principles underlying veterinary medicine and recognize the importance of research in advancing the profession. Audience: Undergraduate 6. Utilize effective communication, demonstrate sound problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and apply evidence-based decision-making. Audience: Undergraduate